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Chester le Street, Gateshead
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is a academy converter in Chester le Street, Gateshead. The school has 1,293 pupils on roll.
Academy converter Secondary Ages 11–18 1,293 PupilsURN 137942
Ofsted Report
★
Report Card
Inspected December 2025
Curriculum & TeachingExpected standard
AchievementExpected standard
Attendance & BehaviourStrong standard
Personal Dev & WellbeingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership & GovernanceExpected standard
Post-16 ProvisionExpected standard
Safeguarding✓ Met
View Report →Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 46.2
46.6↑ +0pp
Attainment 8
Nat. avg: 45%
48.9%↑ +4pp
English & Maths 5+
Nat. avg: 92.5%
92.2%↓ 0pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 16.3
15.9↑ +0pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
31.0%↑ +7pp
Free School Meals
Nat. avg: 12%
11.2%↑ +1pp
Teacher Turnover
1,293 / 1,496
86%
Capacity
Surplus
+£51,000
In-Year Balance
About
School overview
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is a academy converter in Chester le Street, Gateshead. The school has 1,293 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Andrew Fowler
Age Range
11 — 18
School Hours
Contact school for details
Telephone
01914334026
Website
Address
Chester le Street, DH3 2LP
Local Authority
Gateshead
The School Day
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Clubs & Activities · 1 available
Growth Mindset
Awards & Accreditations
Anti-Bullying Charter
Recognised achievement
Duke of Edinburgh
Recognised achievement
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Skirt
Trousers
PE Kit
Joggers
Shorts
Tracksuit